forgot to mention: the 2022 Voodoo One (red) and the 2023 Voodoo One (gold) have the exact same barrel - so there won't be any performance increase/dropoff between those 2 versions.
Because I'm a fan of no- knob taper handles like the bonesaber and mini bell knobs on wood bats, in my opinion, it's an improvement if you can tape up the handle. What i would do is tape up the knob, adding resin between the tape layers in order to harden up the tape and bring back some of that weight lost from the knob breaking off
i used the 2019 voodoo one with a broken off-knob in highschool, so i used a rubber place-on knob to replace it for almost 2 years pushing it back on after each time it would slide down
great content again guys. A couple of observations, when you were swinging the knobless voodoo, you were pushing the ball almost every swing. Probably because you weren't able to leverage the bottom hand pressure to whip the head around. I would say, if you had a knobless voodoo it would be great as a training bat to assist you to stop pulling the ball and concentrating on timing and power to go oppo (which is way more beneficial in game situations.) You could also fix the broken knob by maybe using a mtb star nut that goes inside the forks.....
Perfect timing for me to see this video. My son has a brand new 2022 Voodoo (ordered and received in Sep) for his freshman college baseball season. The knob broke last week and of course, you literally cannot find a replacement 2022 or 2023 Voodoo One anywhere (33/30) without it being used or for 400.00 or higher. We will be waiting for DeMarini to ship one back well after the season starts. He is a smaller player and this bat is perfect for his hitting type. Why can’t DeMarini fix this issue??!!
Thoughts about doing another video, but lizard skin and another brand make a rubber taper you can put underneath the bat tape. That would make it easy to make it seem like the bonesaber grip. i would be curious to see the results of that.
Good Vid Big Will! Great bat with garbage knob and cap. Senior year a new V1 lasted just a few games. New Replacement, lasted just a few games. DeMarini did not give a shit. I home doctored the knob and got a few more games out of it for him. Got a replacement knob from Big Dawg which looked like they molded it in their garage. Knob needed some customization to work..Beyond the average Dad with no tools and limited skills. Big Dawg knob is $69.99 plus about 10 bucks to ship. Based on the quality and the fact that it cost about .25 cents to make...it is a ripp off, but better than paying 400 for a new bat that is going to break. Unfortunately, he can not use it at his college because their bat sponsor is Easton. Big downer for the team, because most would use the Voodoo 1 because it completely smokes the competition. Old Man and Big Fan! Dream Job you got there Will!!
sucks to hear man. Seems like a relatively easy fix but they weren't able to figure out what was going wrong with these knobs it seems. Really appreciate your support!
So I’m not a new baseball player been playing since I was 5, but haven’t gotten a new bat since like 2020 or 2019 I’ve just been borrowing my friend’s but now that I make my own money I’m gonna get a real nice one, do you think the marucci cat x is the way to go? I’ve heard different things and I’ve heard overall it’s the best bat out right now and just slightly better then the voo doo, let me know if I’m making the right decision. (Please respond😂)
@@baseballbatbros it’s a direct interpretation of the rules. Bat alteration and defect rules are not just due to performance concerns but safety concerns. Any bat used in game that is not in as-built from factory condition is illegal for use. Period. A knob break is treated as a damaged bat. A removed knob is an altered bat. A knob break and a fake built taper in its place is considered a damaged and altered bat. You can also say it doesn’t fit the bat build requirements as listed in 1-3.1 as it has no knob. You can also ask Stoneman Douglas HS down in Florida how this exact issue got a crucial hit overturned and almost resulted in them getting knocked out of their state tournament
@@boomstick-bats so what. We put the nob back on. It comes off all the time from the factory. Safety concern right. Its not a performance enhancement like many players with shaved older bbcors which usually are the d1 prospects. The nob will never come off with epoxy as opposed to a small pin through rubber. And building up a grip is not illegal. I can put 3 grips on if I want
Don’t know if this is anything but I have a 2021 voodoo one that is customized that has never broken and I’ve swung it for 3 years, maybe it’s something that with custom bats they take a lot more time with
Last year I had to get my 22 custom sent back after endcap problems. I sent it back and got the 23 voodoo custom. Then my knob is coming loose, so I think it's with all voodoos, but it's common.
Fairly certain on the website they tout it as the best/hottest, but the continued durability issues forced it into 4th(even lower now). I think it would be 4-5th (presently 6th) without the durability issues, because the Atlas still bangs, Select Pwr and Bonesaber 2pc are MONEY, and the CatX just can't stop being amazing. honestly it's kinda deja vu from 2021 with Voodoo One vs The Goods but instead of being number 1+2, they're fighting for 5th since everyone else got better.
What if somebody took a new one and wrapped over the handle and then up? Might not be beautiful but seems like it would work. Just my mind looking for a home solution to keep it "together" lol.
anyone else agree that with a better taper and just some getting used to would make the bat feel perfect? i went from swinging the cat 8 with 0 taper to the bonesaber in a about a month no issue.
My buddy in college makes his own handles for his that broke. last one he made was made from a base of two poker chips. Was fuckin sick and light as shit
as fast as it can go with backspin (7.5 on the top wheels, 10 on the bottom wheel). I wish I woulda got the larger Hack Attack because this thing doesn't go past 75
Can you please do a Meta vs The Goods vs Voodoo 1 USA baseball bat review. If you do please make sure it is USA because we are not allowed to use USSSA and I can’t handle BBCOR
composite is not worth the extra $ in BBCOR. Atlas & CatX perform better at a similar swing weight for a lower price. The CatX Connect is fantastic as well - a little bit better sweet spot on that one
@The Baseball Bat Bros awesome buddy, I really appreciate you getting back to me, as you know baseball is a big investment and I like to more bang for the buck. Thanks, keep up with the great videos, I have learned so much.
@The Baseball Bat Bros Hello, Will. Wanted to ask what you might think on a couple USAbats I see they came out with a 2023 The Goods & Voodoo, The Goods -10 & Voodoo -5 & -11. Would you think they would feel similar to their big brothers in BBCOR, swing weight I should say but for the the kiddos?
The other thing worth trying is taking a 2 part epoxy meant for bonding metal and plastic together, and bonding the nob back on. That's what I did when my nob broke off and it lasted an entire season no problem.
@@moderndaycaveman8516 what’s your point? It breaks the ruleset so the bat can not be used in play. If it is and a smart opposing coach sees it, they could absolutely turn the tide of a game by bringing it to the attention of an umpire. It’s already happened in a pivotal nationals game in late 2022 and will happen again. Adding removing or modifying any part of a bat regardless of performance or preference makes the bat ineligible for game use period.
Exactly...I've seen kids slamming their bats on the ground being pissed off, completely abusing their bats...I watched one kid break his goods from slamming the barrel against the ground
@@naturesnoises1658 every kid in America should listen to Ichiro and treat their bats like he treated his, never slammed or tossed his bat, because he respected the time and dedication it takes to make a bat that works and works well. While it doesn't have to be as philosophical of a reason as respecting a craftsman's work (though that certainly helps), you don't throw your phone at a wall when it acts up, so why slam your bat?
forgot to mention: the 2022 Voodoo One (red) and the 2023 Voodoo One (gold) have the exact same barrel - so there won't be any performance increase/dropoff between those 2 versions.
BROOOOO WHAT ABOUT THE 2023 SELECT PWR PLS!!!!
if the voodoo had no durability issues would it be better than the atlas and catx or no
We need a Rawlings icon review!
@@wyattparbst1613 on it! Just hasn't released quite yet and we're gonna try to review the Meta or Bonesaber Hybrid first
@@11.leonjones CatX yes, Atlas maaaybe but prob not
Because I'm a fan of no- knob taper handles like the bonesaber and mini bell knobs on wood bats, in my opinion, it's an improvement if you can tape up the handle. What i would do is tape up the knob, adding resin between the tape layers in order to harden up the tape and bring back some of that weight lost from the knob breaking off
Will is hereby fired from editing 😡 6:43
Hey keep up the good vids Will. Always great to see your new content
Lol I was low-key hoping that the knob on the 2023 version fell off in this video😂
i used the 2019 voodoo one with a broken off-knob in highschool, so i used a rubber place-on knob to replace it for almost 2 years pushing it back on after each time it would slide down
I didn’t know the age old question was “does a knobless voodoo one still swing good, and can it hit as good as a fully functioning voodoo one?”
well it is
Everybody knows
You’ve been living under a rock for a long while
I ask that question every day bro
How’d you not know that?
Imma need a separate Bat Bro Ranking for the knob-less voodoo now
Love the exit velos, it adds alot
great content again guys. A couple of observations, when you were swinging the knobless voodoo, you were pushing the ball almost every swing. Probably because you weren't able to leverage the bottom hand pressure to whip the head around. I would say, if you had a knobless voodoo it would be great as a training bat to assist you to stop pulling the ball and concentrating on timing and power to go oppo (which is way more beneficial in game situations.) You could also fix the broken knob by maybe using a mtb star nut that goes inside the forks.....
Content been hitting different lately in a good way 🎉
Baseball season baby
Perfect timing for me to see this video. My son has a brand new 2022 Voodoo (ordered and received in Sep) for his freshman college baseball season. The knob broke last week and of course, you literally cannot find a replacement 2022 or 2023 Voodoo One anywhere (33/30) without it being used or for 400.00 or higher. We will be waiting for DeMarini to ship one back well after the season starts. He is a smaller player and this bat is perfect for his hitting type. Why can’t DeMarini fix this issue??!!
Thoughts about doing another video, but lizard skin and another brand make a rubber taper you can put underneath the bat tape. That would make it easy to make it seem like the bonesaber grip. i would be curious to see the results of that.
same, it seems like a interesting experiment to turn a broken bat into a new and improved bonesaber
Outro music is fire. Really liking it!
Curious what the bat weighs now and whether it’d still be legal.
your at the ridge field raptors field!!! i love this field i used to play there so much
Really digging this thumbnail 👌
much appreciated BGK!!!
Rapsodo on field! Love it!!!!
PUT THE KNOB BACK ON WITH BAT TAPE AND THEN WRAP THE HECK OUT OF IT WITH MORE BAT TAPE AND YOU'LL HAVE THE KNOB SECURITY, LOL... GREAT VID...
I think demarini should make a Jeff McNeil tribute knob since they can't make their own work 😂 I'd definitely buy that
Always a good day when the BaseballBatBros post
i don’t know if you would remember this but when you use a regular size hack attack machine, what settings do you use on each wheel speed?
7/7/10 or 6/6/9 for fastballs
Definitely earned its award, and btw love the mustache
Good Vid Big Will! Great bat with garbage knob and cap. Senior year a new V1 lasted just a few games. New Replacement, lasted just a few games. DeMarini did not give a shit. I home doctored the knob and got a few more games out of it for him. Got a replacement knob from Big Dawg which looked like they molded it in their garage. Knob needed some customization to work..Beyond the average Dad with no tools and limited skills. Big Dawg knob is $69.99 plus about 10 bucks to ship. Based on the quality and the fact that it cost about .25 cents to make...it is a ripp off, but better than paying 400 for a new bat that is going to break. Unfortunately, he can not use it at his college because their bat sponsor is Easton. Big downer for the team, because most would use the Voodoo 1 because it completely smokes the competition. Old Man and Big Fan! Dream Job you got there Will!!
sucks to hear man. Seems like a relatively easy fix but they weren't able to figure out what was going wrong with these knobs it seems. Really appreciate your support!
@@baseballbatbros the solution is a welded aluminum knob. Problem solved.
One of our juniors on varsity broke the knob and then just athletic taped the crap out of it and he hit like 2 more bombs with it that season
What brand leg guard did you use in the video?
Another great video as always! Keep up the great work
gotta try it with a broken endcap. i have one myself and it puts up the same EV numbers as my regular voodoo
@Funny Shorts no not at all. feels like a regular bat. and my endcap is almost completely off.
I wonder if you could put one of those rubber deals that do over the knob on there and get it secured with some hockey tape.
What but do you recommend for USA or USAA
22 voodoo one for USSSA
So I’m not a new baseball player been playing since I was 5, but haven’t gotten a new bat since like 2020 or 2019 I’ve just been borrowing my friend’s but now that I make my own money I’m gonna get a real nice one, do you think the marucci cat x is the way to go? I’ve heard different things and I’ve heard overall it’s the best bat out right now and just slightly better then the voo doo, let me know if I’m making the right decision. (Please respond😂)
You should do Strink King vs Atlas.
Atlas would win any day of the week
We'll probably do that later on as a $100 vs $300 vs $500 video! Still gotta figure out which $500 bat to use
@@baseballbatbros 2022 meta would be a good one for $500
is there anyway you can like put the knob back on?
hey bat bros you guys should try the bees wax stinger sells for bat grip personally like it more than pibe tar.
Love you guys ❤
Does some liquid cement not work to join the handle and knob?
What would happened if you pop the knob back in with some strong glue would it happen the same way?
We took grip and any residue off then epoxy nob back on. Built it up like the bonesaber. Grip back on , works perfect. 3 months into it no problems
This also makes the bat illegal to use in games.
kind of a silly interpretation of the rule. Not doing anything to cheat - just fixing a defective bat.
@@baseballbatbros it’s a direct interpretation of the rules. Bat alteration and defect rules are not just due to performance concerns but safety concerns. Any bat used in game that is not in as-built from factory condition is illegal for use. Period. A knob break is treated as a damaged bat. A removed knob is an altered bat. A knob break and a fake built taper in its place is considered a damaged and altered bat. You can also say it doesn’t fit the bat build requirements as listed in 1-3.1 as it has no knob.
You can also ask Stoneman Douglas HS down in Florida how this exact issue got a crucial hit overturned and almost resulted in them getting knocked out of their state tournament
@@boomstick-bats so what. We put the nob back on. It comes off all the time from the factory. Safety concern right. Its not a performance enhancement like many players with shaved older bbcors which usually are the d1 prospects. The nob will never come off with epoxy as opposed to a small pin through rubber. And building up a grip is not illegal. I can put 3 grips on if I want
Don’t know if this is anything but I have a 2021 voodoo one that is customized that has never broken and I’ve swung it for 3 years, maybe it’s something that with custom bats they take a lot more time with
Last year I had to get my 22 custom sent back after endcap problems. I sent it back and got the 23 voodoo custom. Then my knob is coming loose, so I think it's with all voodoos, but it's common.
can you do a tutorial on how you flared the tape?
I know this old but how did you tape the no knob
Hey baseball bat bros I’m a 5 foot 11 185 pound 14 year old and got a marucci cat x one piece bbcore was that a good choice?
where would you rank the voodoo if it didn’t have durability problems
Probably 1 or 2 the Atlas is still pretty hot I think just don’t know how it would compare to the voodoo
Fairly certain on the website they tout it as the best/hottest, but the continued durability issues forced it into 4th(even lower now). I think it would be 4-5th (presently 6th) without the durability issues, because the Atlas still bangs, Select Pwr and Bonesaber 2pc are MONEY, and the CatX just can't stop being amazing. honestly it's kinda deja vu from 2021 with Voodoo One vs The Goods but instead of being number 1+2, they're fighting for 5th since everyone else got better.
So is there anyway to glue or fix the broken knob?
Hey will, how do you hit better with a voodoo I am having a little trouble because it is way more whippy than other bats can you give me a tip plz.
hit with it until you fall in love with it! Different bats require different contact point & timing
Maybe the voodoo isn't for your style then.
What if somebody took a new one and wrapped over the handle and then up? Might not be beautiful but seems like it would work. Just my mind looking for a home solution to keep it "together" lol.
thanks for zooming in on my name. ;)
Is it kinda the same feeling as choking up on a bat?
My knob just broke off mine and I can’t seem to find a new one for a reasonable price. Is this legal to do in high school?
i got the catx because of you and that thing rakes
My Cat 9 Lazer's knob fell off and it is now hung up in my bedroom with the knob next to it
How does the bruce bolt bat grip compare to a lizard skin ultra? I often wear through it quickly and was wondering if anyone had a preference.
My 10 year old did not like it. Not as tacky as the Lizard Skins dsp and claimed it was slippery.
When are you going back to softball bats? Could you please review the new Axe Avenge pro flared handle USSSA slow pitch end load bat please!
My knob broke on my voodoo and I used some super strong glue and screwed it back on and it works pretty good. You should give it a shot
that's what I've done with "The Goods" and it works pretty well!
What batting gloves do you wear
Can you review the new 2023 Rawlings 5150
What will it take for you to swing the (Neon green CF8 -10)?? Pop is way different from a -5 cf8
Hey I have a question. I’m a 14 year old baseball player. I’m 5’9” and 210lbs. I need a new bat but it’s gotta be a budget bat.
anyone else agree that with a better taper and just some getting used to would make the bat feel perfect? i went from swinging the cat 8 with 0 taper to the bonesaber in a about a month no issue.
What’s the machine your using called?
Hack Attack Junior - i wish i got the larger one, but it gets the job done
@@baseballbatbros Thanks man appreciate it.
I prefer the Junior at closer distance than the regular hack Attack. Way more portable
At this place I play at it’s called downtown baseball academy they have a broken goods just like this and I always hit bombs with it
Question how does a knob break off? Like from the hall hitting it or your hands pushing it off.
They aren't welded on. It's basically epoxied on.
probably voids in the epoxy or something else that happens when the knob is pressed on, epoxy loses it's grip and bye-bye knob.
Love the mustache Will
hey will how fast do you have your machine at??
I was wondering on the Knobless bat if you choke up on it a little more, do you think it would perform any better?
Does anyone know if the bbcor Atlas in 33in will be available anywhere?
1:50 “Bro that took it like a champ(pro)!”
Sorry, thats a bad joke😂
U should do a review on bruce bolts wood bats
@baseball bat bros Can y’all try the Louisville prime ??
My buddy in college makes his own handles for his that broke. last one he made was made from a base of two poker chips. Was fuckin sick and light as shit
Bat bro’s can you please review the demarini cf glitch
What do you have the machined dialed at
as fast as it can go with backspin (7.5 on the top wheels, 10 on the bottom wheel). I wish I woulda got the larger Hack Attack because this thing doesn't go past 75
Love your vids ❤
Voodoos were nobless in 06. Its never been fixed. First thing you do with a new bat. X wrap the knob and braid the grip.
Watching/Listening to nukes being launched is some serious ASMR sheet, bro. It's kind of addicting lol
Love the hat!
Can you please do a Meta vs The Goods vs Voodoo 1 USA baseball bat review. If you do please make sure it is USA because we are not allowed to use USSSA and I can’t handle BBCOR
What is the speed of the machine?
man is outside in January . what’s the weather by you?
38 degrees with a light rain mist in this vid... it was miserable lol
Miss the Slowpitch bat bros notifications
tape a cap on the end of it for ur palm to rest it helps and is lighter
Bros got them gamma blues on 😍😍
What's up with the green Meta 2023 bbcor? Thinking about getting it for my son. Or is a composite not worth it in BBCOR?
composite is not worth the extra $ in BBCOR. Atlas & CatX perform better at a similar swing weight for a lower price. The CatX Connect is fantastic as well - a little bit better sweet spot on that one
@The Baseball Bat Bros awesome buddy, I really appreciate you getting back to me, as you know baseball is a big investment and I like to more bang for the buck. Thanks, keep up with the great videos, I have learned so much.
@The Baseball Bat Bros Hello, Will. Wanted to ask what you might think on a couple USAbats I see they came out with a 2023 The Goods & Voodoo, The Goods -10 & Voodoo -5 & -11. Would you think they would feel similar to their big brothers in BBCOR, swing weight I should say but for the the kiddos?
Great work with the vids, tbh u should try to bring in adley or another mlb pro or prospect to use these bc or bats
The other thing worth trying is taking a 2 part epoxy meant for bonding metal and plastic together, and bonding the nob back on. That's what I did when my nob broke off and it lasted an entire season no problem.
That makes it illegal for game use by all rulebooks
@@boomstick-bats playing with the knob broken off in the first place is “illegal” but it’s not gonna make the bat better
@@moderndaycaveman8516 what’s your point? It breaks the ruleset so the bat can not be used in play. If it is and a smart opposing coach sees it, they could absolutely turn the tide of a game by bringing it to the attention of an umpire. It’s already happened in a pivotal nationals game in late 2022 and will happen again.
Adding removing or modifying any part of a bat regardless of performance or preference makes the bat ineligible for game use period.
@@boomstick-bats im saying it saves money when demarini wants to delay the shipping for bats by 2 months like last year
Which epoxy brand? I tried JB Weld Kwik, and it failed in one BP session.
I wonder how it would work to tape a knob on the end like hockey stick.
We had a state playoff game on this field and a teammate hit a bomb with a knobless voodoo, weird deja by here
Love these videos
Do you think it would brake at a13u age
Will needs to keep the stash goin!!!
Late to the game but JP Weld might be okay. Considering there isn't a lot of force on that part of the bat. But it could break again.
Voodoo One - The Jeff McNeil edition
Great video
1:50 like a Champro!
Did this for like a month straight and hit a homerun or 2 with it
No different than choking up more than an inch on a regular bat?
Love the content bruh! Lets us pull up for a sess
A lot of knob problems could be from the players slamming the bat on the ground to get weight off
100% - that happens a ton with "The Goods" as well
Exactly...I've seen kids slamming their bats on the ground being pissed off, completely abusing their bats...I watched one kid break his goods from slamming the barrel against the ground
@@naturesnoises1658 every kid in America should listen to Ichiro and treat their bats like he treated his, never slammed or tossed his bat, because he respected the time and dedication it takes to make a bat that works and works well. While it doesn't have to be as philosophical of a reason as respecting a craftsman's work (though that certainly helps), you don't throw your phone at a wall when it acts up, so why slam your bat?
Is the bbcor adv hype fragile in cold weather or is that just USSSA bats?!
both versions of the ADV Hype are honestly pretty durable
Yall should reach out to the kaiser-salem tornadoes/ Corban University to use their field in salem sometime